According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly seven million Americans aged 65 and older have Alzheimer's Disease, a number expected to double by 2050. Although there's no cure, optimizing brain health is crucial. Begin now, while you’re still healthy. In June, during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, consider taking a [...]
Let’s say you own one or more vacant lots. The property has appreciated greatly and you’re ready to sell. Or maybe you have a parcel of appreciated land that you want to subdivide into lots, develop them, and sell them off for a big profit. Either way, you’ll incur [...]
Career development is an ongoing process of managing your work life, learning new skills, and advancing towards your career goals. Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned professional, focusing on your career growth is crucial for achieving long-term success and fulfillment. This blog will explore effective [...]
While much of your estate plan focuses on actions that take place after death, it’s equally important to have a plan for making critical financial or medical decisions if you’re unable to make them for yourself during your lifetime. This is why including a power of attorney in your [...]
A living will could provide peace of mind for both you and your family should the unthinkable occur. Yet many people neglect to draft this important estate planning document. Will vs. living willIt’s not uncommon for a living will to be confused with a last will and testament, but [...]
You probably won’t have any tax headaches if your new business is profitable over a certain period of time. But what if the new enterprise consistently generates losses (your deductions exceed income) and you claim them on your tax return? You can generally deduct losses for expenses incurred in [...]
Vacation homes in upscale areas may be worth way more than owners paid for them. That’s great, but what about taxes? Here are three scenarios to illustrate the federal income tax issues you face when selling an appreciated vacation home. Scenario 1: You’ve never used the home as your [...]
Does your estate plan call for making gifts to your grandchildren or other loved ones more than one generation below you? Or, perhaps to you want to leave assets to nonrelatives who are decades younger than you? If so, your plan must address not only gift and estate taxes, [...]
Few things can derail your estate plan as quickly as unanticipated long-term care (LTC) expenses. Most people will need some form of LTC — such as a nursing home or an assisted living facility stay — at some point in their lives. And the cost of this care is [...]
As the landscape of accounting continues to evolve in response to technological advancements, changing regulations, and shifting client expectations, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) face both new challenges and exciting opportunities in their career paths. In this article, we'll explore key strategies for CPAs to thrive in today's dynamic environment [...]
